Summary of Contents for Racal Instruments 1260 VXI
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PUBLICATION DATE: March 10, 1998 Copyright 1996 by Racal Instruments, Inc. Printed in the United States of America. All rights reserved. This book or parts thereof may not be reproduced in any form without written permission of the publisher.
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Authorization is required from Racal Instruments before you send us your product for service or calibration. Call your nearest Racal Instruments support facility. A list is located on the last page of this manual. If you are unsure where to call, contact Racal Instruments, Inc. Customer Support Department in Irvine, California, USA at...
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FOR YOUR SAFETY Before undertaking any troubleshooting, maintenance or exploratory procedure, read carefully the WARNINGS and CAUTION notices. This equipment contains voltage hazardous to human life and safety, and is capable of inflicting personal injury. If this instrument is to be powered from the AC line (mains) through an autotransformer, ensure the common connector is connected to the neutral (earth pole) of the power supply.
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NOTE FOR SYSTEMS WITH 1260-OPT 01T The “Module-Specific Syntax” section of this manual shows the command syntax for the 1260-01S Smart Card. If you are using the newer 1260-01T Smart Card, the commands will NOT work as shown. Consult the 1260-01T Manual for a description of the commands that may be used with the 1260-01T Smart Card.
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Control Information for the 1260-13 The following information describes the control-register-to-relay-channel mapping for a 1260-13 Relay Module. This information may be used to control a 1260-13 when using a 1260-01T in the register-based mode of operation. Each relay on this module is controlled by setting or clearing a single bit within a Control Register. Control Registers on the module operate 8 channels simultaneously.
User Manual 1260-13 Chapter 1 MODULE SPECIFICATION The 1260-13 Signal Switching/Relay Actuator module provides 40 General independent channels of DPST switching. All pins of each channel are accessible through the front panel allowing each channel to function independently. Each channel features mounting holes to allow the addition of a series and shunt element such as arc suppressor for contact protection, filter, etc.
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User Manual 1260-13 Crosstalk, (50Ω Termination) < -70 dB to 100 kHz < -50 dB to 1 MHz < -25 dB to 10 MHz Cooling Requirements Airflow 1.0 liter/sec Backpressure 0.05 mm H Cooling Requirements (With Option 01S/T) Airflow 2.0 liters/sec Backpressure 0.2 mm H Power Requirements (I...
User Manual 1260-13 Chapter 2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Before unpacking the switching module, check the exterior of Unpacking and the shipping carton for any signs of damage. All irregularities Inspection should be noted on the shipping bill. 2. Remove the instrument from its carton, preserving the factory packaging as much as possible.
User Manual 1260-13 1. Use the original packing material when returning the switching Reshipment module to Racal Instruments for calibration or servicing. The Instructions original shipping carton and the instrument's plastic foam will provide the necessary support for safe reshipment.
User Manual 1260-13 Chapter 3 MODULE SPECIFIC SYNTAX The module specific syntax for the 1260-13 is required in the use of the OPEN and CLOSE commands. It will also appear in the data output by the Master in response to the PDATAOUT and PSETUP commands.
Table 3-1. Refer to Figure 3-2 below for the pin configurations of the front Connector Pin panel connectors J200 to J203. J200 to J203 is Racal Instruments Configuration Part Number 601856-050. The mating connectors are Racal Instruments Part Number 601855-050, and mating pins are Racal Instruments Part Number 601857.
User Manual 1260-13 Figure 3-3 shows a 1260-13 channel with a series and shunt element associated with each channel. The series elements are designated W1 to W40 while the shunt elements are designated R1 to R40. To allow immediate use of the module, a zero-ohm jumper is installed on all positions for W1 to W40.
User Manual 1260-13 Chapter 5 PARTS LIST 404941 Final Assy, 1260-13 404942 Shipping Kit, 1260-13 401987 PCB Assy, 1260-13 List of Suppliers Parts List 5-1 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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AMATOM ELECTRONIC HARDWARE NEW ROCHELLE, NY 11236 CTS OF BERNE, INC. BERNE, IN 18324 SIGNETICS, INC. SUNNYVALE, CA 21793 RACAL INSTRUMENTS INC. IRVINE, CA 27014 NATIONAL SEMI-CONDUCTOR CORP. SANTA CLARA, CA 28198 POSITRONIC INDUSTRIES INC. SPRINGFIELD, MO 52072 CIRCUIT ASSY. CORP.
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User Manual 1260-13 Chapter 6 OPTIONAL HARNESS ASSEMBLIES The following harness assemblies are used to connect Racal Instruments Model 1260-13 to Freedom Series Test Receiver Interfaces. Each harness documentation consists of an assembly drawing, parts list, system wire list and wire list.
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This system wirelist serves as a template for incorporating this harness assembly into the overall system wirelist. It does not in any way affect the fabrication of this harness assembly. RACAL Instruments, Inc., 4 Goodyear St., Irvine, CA 92718 DOCUMENT TITLE SIZE CODE NO.
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This system wirelist serves as a template for incorporating this harness assembly into the overall system wirelist. It does not in any way affect the fabrication of this harness assembly. RACAL Instruments, Inc., 4 Goodyear St., Irvine, CA 92718 DOCUMENT TITLE SIZE CODE NO.
User Manual 1260-13 Chapter 7 PRODUCT SUPPORT Racal Instruments has a complete Service and Parts Department. Product Support If you need technical assistance or should it be necessary to return your product for repair or calibration, call 1-800-722-3262. If parts are required to repair the product at your facility, call 1-949-859- 8999 and ask for the Parts Department.
User Manual 1260-13 Racal Instruments, Inc. Support Offices 4 Goodyear St., Irvine, CA 92618-2002 Tel: (800) 722-3262, FAX: (949) 859-7309 Racal Instruments, Ltd. 480 Bath Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 6BE, United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 8706 080134; FAX: +44 (0) 1753 791290 Racal Systems Electronique S.A.
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Artisan Technology Group is your source for quality new and certified-used/pre-owned equipment SERVICE CENTER REPAIRS WE BUY USED EQUIPMENT • FAST SHIPPING AND DELIVERY Experienced engineers and technicians on staff Sell your excess, underutilized, and idle used equipment at our full-service, in-house repair center We also offer credit for buy-backs and trade-ins •...